Assistant Video Editor (Project-Based)
BuzzFeed, New York, NY, United States
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Business Area: Content Job Category: BuzzFeed Studios Pay: $250/day Union Status: Non-Union The Role BuzzFeed is looking for a dedicated
Assistant Video Editor
to join our New York Post Production team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ingesting media and prepping videos for edit within Adobe Premiere. Candidates may be asked to troubleshoot common Post issues and address technical notes within edits. They will also oversee QC and exporting on occasion. On location work may be expected.
You Will
Work on-site from the BuzzFeed Campus
Attend active productions, when assigned, and serve as on-set Media Manager
Ingest, Transcode, Organize, and Archive footage
Keep detailed logs on footage, ingests, and preps
Prep, Sync multi-cam footage, create string outs, assembly cuts, and apply markers.
Conform assets for delivery to vendors for sound and color, as well as client deliverables
Collaborate with Editors for larger projects, providing support with dailies, selects, and workflow knowledge to streamline the post process, etc.
Address simple technical notes within projects and in-video graphics when requested
Edit low touch short-form content
Assist Post-Production Coordinators in managing of assets and production materials
Support communication between Production and Post-Production teams
Give feedback on and help improve workflows
Work with Production Technologies to resolve technical issues
You Have
3+ years experience assistant editing digital content in a professional environment
Advanced knowledge of Mac OS, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro (preferred NLE), Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder and After Effects
Comfortable working with common video codecs, formats and timecode formats
Comfortable sharing feedback within a small team environment
Detail‑oriented
Ability to complete tasks autonomously
Ability to adapt and meet changing timelines and deliverables while maintaining multiple tasks
Working knowledge of Post Production and Production process and equipment
Knowledge of social media and digital video platforms a plus
Proactive, positive team player, able to help guide projects from ingest to delivery
Experience with DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Audition for color and sound finishing a plus
Experience behind a camera and knowledge of lighting and sound design a plus
Experience with proxy‑based workflows, remote workflows, SANs and MAMs a plus
Experience with designing and laying in GFX/VFX a plus
Life at BuzzFeed, Inc. We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.
You Can Expect
A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
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Business Area: Content Job Category: BuzzFeed Studios Pay: $250/day Union Status: Non-Union The Role BuzzFeed is looking for a dedicated
Assistant Video Editor
to join our New York Post Production team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ingesting media and prepping videos for edit within Adobe Premiere. Candidates may be asked to troubleshoot common Post issues and address technical notes within edits. They will also oversee QC and exporting on occasion. On location work may be expected.
You Will
Work on-site from the BuzzFeed Campus
Attend active productions, when assigned, and serve as on-set Media Manager
Ingest, Transcode, Organize, and Archive footage
Keep detailed logs on footage, ingests, and preps
Prep, Sync multi-cam footage, create string outs, assembly cuts, and apply markers.
Conform assets for delivery to vendors for sound and color, as well as client deliverables
Collaborate with Editors for larger projects, providing support with dailies, selects, and workflow knowledge to streamline the post process, etc.
Address simple technical notes within projects and in-video graphics when requested
Edit low touch short-form content
Assist Post-Production Coordinators in managing of assets and production materials
Support communication between Production and Post-Production teams
Give feedback on and help improve workflows
Work with Production Technologies to resolve technical issues
You Have
3+ years experience assistant editing digital content in a professional environment
Advanced knowledge of Mac OS, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro (preferred NLE), Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder and After Effects
Comfortable working with common video codecs, formats and timecode formats
Comfortable sharing feedback within a small team environment
Detail‑oriented
Ability to complete tasks autonomously
Ability to adapt and meet changing timelines and deliverables while maintaining multiple tasks
Working knowledge of Post Production and Production process and equipment
Knowledge of social media and digital video platforms a plus
Proactive, positive team player, able to help guide projects from ingest to delivery
Experience with DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Audition for color and sound finishing a plus
Experience behind a camera and knowledge of lighting and sound design a plus
Experience with proxy‑based workflows, remote workflows, SANs and MAMs a plus
Experience with designing and laying in GFX/VFX a plus
Life at BuzzFeed, Inc. We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.
You Can Expect
A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
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